Six Going On Seven Release New ‘Human Tears’ LP

Photo Credit: Spartan Records (Human Tears)

Boston’s beloved indie rock trio Six Going On Seven have resurfaced after a 20-year absence, releasing Human Tears through Spartan Records. The album arrives as both a continuation and evolution of the band’s sound—as a renewal of their late 90s legacy.

Formed in 1994, Six Going On Seven quickly established themselves within Boston’s fertile emo and post-hardcore scene. Over the course of three releases—Self-Made Mess (1997), Heartbreak’s Got Backbeat (1999), and American’t (Or Won’t) (2001)—the trio earned their reputation as a ‘band’s band.’

Human Tears is their first full-length album in more than two decades and marks a new chapter. Vocalist and bassist Josh English describes the creative process behind the new album: “This record came together organically. We didn’t set out to re-create the past—we wanted to write from where we are now.”

The lineup of English, guitarist James Bransford, and drummer Will Bartlett remains intact, lending a sense of continuity to the band’s evolution. Across the 11 tracks of Human Tears, they explore themes of resilience, vulnerability, and recognition of time’s passage.

Streaming and vinyl editions of Human Tears are available now via Spartan Records, with the album also accessible across major platforms. The video for the standout single “Jack Jones” is also available on YouTube, offering Gen-Z a fitting introduction to a band that’s never truly left the heart of their fans.

Human Tears — Track List

1. Visitant
2. Jack Jones
3. Richie Valens Memorial Hwy
4. (To Be) An Island
5. Machine + Learning
6. Human Tears
7. Book of Snakes
8. Olusia
9. King Tide
10. Onda
11. National Sin

Quiet speculation wonders if Six Going On Seven’s sudden re-emergence is taking advantage of the current popularity of the viral 6 – 7 meme. The meme reached a fever pitch online late last year and while the band has not publicly commented on the coincidence, the timing is hard to ignore.

Searches for “6 7” have skyrocketed over the last few months as the meme has taken hold among Gen Alpha. The phrase originates from the song “Doot Doot (6 7)” by Skrilla, which became a popular clip for short-form videos on TikTok and Instagram Reels.